Eating out on Thanksgiving: Utah restaurants open doors on holiday

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Whether you're looking for a casual Thanksgiving meal or an elegant holiday dinner, there is a Utah restaurant ready to serve you and your family on Thursday, Nov. 22. Because Thanksgiving is one of the busiest dining days of the year, it's important to make reservations soon  even at establishments that don't usually require them. Also, prices listed do not include tax, tip or alcoholic beverages.

Grand America Hotel •555 S. Main, Salt Lake City; 801-258-6807, extension 6807. Seatings for the "Grand Brunch" buffet available from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Meal includes turkey, sides and regional and international specialties. Adults $59, children 5-12, $29.50, children 5 and under free. (Prices do not include tax or the hotel's 22 percent gratuity.)

Little America Hotel •500 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; 800-281-7899. Thanksgiving buffet in the Grand Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carved turkey, ham and prime rib as well as salads, sides, seafood and desserts. Adults, $45, children 5 to 12, $22; 4 and under are free. Little American Steakhouse will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. offering prime rib for $27.95 and roast turkey or poached salmon for $24.95. Children's portions are $13.95. Little American Coffee Shop is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prime rib dinner is $22.95; turkey dinner is $19.95. Children's portions $9.95.

Log Haven • 6451 East Millcreek Canyon Rd., Salt Lake City; 801-272-8255.Four-course lunch served from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Meal includes appetizer, salad, choice of entree including turkey and New York Steak, and dessert. Adults, $43.95; children $21.95.

Earl's Lodge at Snowbasin Resort •3925 E. Snowbasin Rd., Huntsville; 801-620-1021. Serving a holiday buffet open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to turkey, there will be carving stations, seafood, salads, vegetables, sides dishes, a crepe station and desserts. Adults $45, children 6-11, $15; 6 and under free.

Elements • 640 S. 35 East at the Riverwoods, Logan; 435-750-5171. Three-course meal includes salad, roast turkey with several sides and dessert. Served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults, $17.95; children $10.95.

Sundance Resort • 8841 North Alpine Loop Rd., Provo; 866-932-2295. Buffet with carved turkey and traditional sides, as well as prime rib, raw seafood bar, salads and desserts. Served in the Redford Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults, $52; children 12 and under $22. 

Meals to Go

The following restaurant are offering Thanksgiving meals that can be pre-ordered and picked up to enjoy at home on Thanksgiving day.

Cuisine Unlimited Catering • 4641 Cherry St., Murray; 801-268-2332 or cuisineunlimited.com. Order the entire Thanksgiving meal or just a portion and have it delivered to your door. Full meal for 10 or more is $32.50 per person; full meal for 10 or fewer is $38.50 per person. Whole roasted turkey (14-16 pounds) $100. All orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 20. Pre-payment required. Pick up or delivery (for an extra charge) available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21; or 9 a.m. an noon on Thursday, Nov. 22.

Marie Callender's • 1109 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City; 801-266-1497; or 1600 Woodland Park Dr., Layton; 801-825-3668. Whole meals available starting at $99.99 Includes turkey breast or ham, side dishes and a whole pies. Customers can also pre-order any of the 30 different varieties of pies.

Market Street • various locations. Pumpkin pies available for $6.99. Must be pre-ordered. Visit http://www.ginc.com.

Pinon Market and Cafe • 2095 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City; 801-582-4539. Whole turkeys  either ready to bake or cooked  as well as sides dishes and desserts available. Orders must be place by Monday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. Menu details and prices are available in the store or online at pinonmarket.com.

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